Sympathetic Magic Of The Ainu - The Native People Of Japan (Folklore History Series)

Sympathetic Magic Of The Ainu - The Native People Of Japan (Folklore History Series) An insightful look into the culture, religion, and magic of the native people of Japan: the Ainu.John Batchelor gives a first-hand account of the Ainu people who are indigenous to the Northern Japanese island Hokkaido. Having been sent as a Christian missionary to the community, Batchelor details the Ainu religion and culture. He describes their animistic rituals and their belief that all things, including nature, animals, and objects, possess a godly spirit. First published in 1901. This volume features the following chapters: - The Nature of Witchcraft- The Use of the Fox and Bird's Skulls- External Methods of Bewitching Autor: John Batchelor Wydawnictwo: Pierides Press Rok wydania: 2010 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 34 Wymiary: 21.6 x 14.0 x 0.5 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9781445523583